Recent content by 22-rimfire

My favorite is probably my Remington 541-S. I have "better" ones, but I like it best of all.

That sounds like a great guy to know.

I noticed a 6" (98%+) at one of the local gun shops. They are asking a bit over $600. I'd love to own one and it is on my list. I could probably buy it for $550 cash if I tried, but yesterday was not the day. I was eyeing up a 4" M63 a lot closer. I would rather have a 586/686 that a M-19...

I'm a 22 revolver addict. I need help. I just saw a nice 4" M63 and I'm dying to get the thing, but now is just not the right time. If it doesn't sell. maybe in a month or so I will be able to swing it. You don't know how this just digs at me! I want it! I have a lot of 22 revolvers and a...

I have a few nickel plated revolvers including a 4" M57, and some Colts. There is no question that I have always preferred a high polish blued finish over nickel. Now that is a brace of Smiths above. Nice layout.

I had the same decision with a 8 3/8" Model 57. Have had the gun a long time and just couldn't bring myself to having it drilled and tapped for a scope. It is my best shooting M57. In my case, I bought a Ruger Super Redhawk (SRH) in 480 Ruger as my deer gun. Have not hunted the woods with a...

Bought a new 5" in January for $500+tax at a LGS (asking price). $700 seems high to me. I could see $600. The 3" will likely be my next gun that I buy new.

I bought a 4" 17-6 in mid-February. They had a as-new 6" 17-6 there as well for an asking price of $700. I felt that was a bit strong, but after reading some of the recent threads, maybe that is pretty close to the going rate. I paid less for my as-new blue 17-6 and I'm learning that I got a...

Very nice job on the photos and so forth. It is a great gun.

That is definitely one I would buy if given the opportunity at a fair price. It would be nice to have the optional 22LR cylinder as well which was included with some Model 48's. Not sure when that started.

I think the folks have previously covered the choices. I personally like the 4" M617 and the 3" or 5" M63's. I suspect I will eventually buy a 3" M63. But the 5" would be a very good choice for toting around the farm or woods in a holster. The larger framed 617 will probably have a better...

I started out believing that if it shot, why would I want to spend the money for a Colt or Smith 22 revolver? It took a couple years to get a bit educated. After some experience and education, I bought a new Colt Diamondback in 22. I pretty much love the Colt Diamondback's in 22 and have...

I just recently purchased a new 5" Model 63. I have not shot it much yet, but as much as I like the 317, when it came to buying a new J-frame revolver, I chose the Model 63 since it is a steel gun and I expect more durable. I seriously want a 3" Model 63 now for more descrete woods carry. I...

I have both as well. I honestly prefer the Model 18 with the 4" barrel. I just picked up a Model 17 with a 4" barrel to go with my 6" Model 17. I looked at a 6" Model 17 priced fairly the same day; I was seriously tempted, but I didn't want to spend that kind of money.

I find the pricing in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson interesting. The information is far more important. I don't rely heavily on the values but look at them in only general terms. I use the Blue Book more for pricing or valuing things but only as a guide. Experience and knowledge of...